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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is out for the season following knee surgery, forcing the team to rely on backup Jameis Winston or seek a replacement. While Winston is the current best option, analysts suggest the Giants should explore trades for players like Joe Milton III or free agents such as Jimmy Garoppolo to avoid a long-term decline.
Dallas released former Cowboys QB Joe Milton III, who cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent. Dallas had claimed Emari Demercado and tabbed Sam Howell as Dak Prescott’s backup after Milton’s 67.4% completion, 378 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT preseason showing. With no team claiming him, Milton can sign elsewhere or rejoin Dallas on the practice squad. Fans reacted with jokes about Jerry Jones and floated potential landing spots including the Jets, Dolphins, Falcons, and Chargers, while others expect him to end up back on the Cowboys’ practice squad or sign with another team that values his upside.
Dallas released QB Joe Milton III from the 53-man roster despite a standout preseason, sparking trade speculation as the team weighed Milton’s focus and development; with Dak Prescott entrenched as starter and Sam Howell in the mix, Milton’s future remains unclear and could land on the practice squad as questions about his readiness linger.
Dallas waived quarterback Joe Milton III after claiming running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Chiefs. Milton flashed in three preseason games but was outplayed for the backup job by Sam Howell behind Dak Prescott, leading to the waiver move after Demercado’s arrival. Howell is now in line to back up Prescott, while Milton, a 2024 sixth-round pick, is expected to draw interest on the waiver wire and could potentially be re-signed by Dallas if he clears.
Cowboys backup QB Joe Milton III threw two first-half touchdown passes to lift Dallas to a 34-13 preseason victory over Arizona, strengthening his case for the backup job behind the starter.
Cowboys’ backup quarterback Joe Milton III starred in the Aug. 22 preseason against the Arizona Cardinals, going 9-for-13 for 179 yards with two passing touchdowns (including a 53-yard strike) and adding a two-yard rushing TD, helping Dallas lead 24-6 at halftime. Milton accounted for all three TDs in the first half but remains behind Dak Prescott on the depth chart; the performance offers reassurance about Cowboys’ quarterback depth heading into the regular season.
Six young players stood out in Week 1 of NFL preseason: Rams quarterback Ty Simpson went 21-for-25 for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns; Cardinals wideout Jalen Brooks has back-to-back strong showings (6 receptions, 52 yards, TD this week); Steelers linebacker Jamin Davis totaled 8 tackles and 2 sacks; Bears corner Beanie Bishop Jr. had two interceptions; UDFA running back Robert Henry Jr. flashed with a 30-yard TD run; Cowboys quarterback Joe Milton III completed 80% of his attempts for 107 yards and a TD. While preseason games use vanilla defenses and aren’t definitive, these performances suggest several players to watch as depth charts take shape.
Jerry Jones expressed excitement over acquiring quarterback Joe Milton III, believing they got a steal after his impressive performance in a preseason game and noting his potential to step in if Dak Prescott faces injury. The Cowboys see Milton as a promising backup following a recent trade with the Patriots.
The Dallas Cowboys have officially listed former Tennessee Vols QB Joe Milton III as the backup behind Dak Prescott on their unofficial depth chart, signaling a positive position for him as preseason begins, with Milton competing for a key role in the NFL.